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		twic on April 3, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Launch HN: OutSail (YC W23) – Wingsails to reduce ... Can existing cranes lift double-width containers?

bksdacosta on April 3, 2023 [–]

Cranes can lift double wides, the bigger limitation is the maximum weight a crane can carry. Luckily, a Panama sized crane can lift 40 – 50 tons and our current weight estimate is fairly below that.

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